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Read more about the article Public schools to tighten security measures on opening of classes
Parents and their children are in a hurry not to be late for the first day of school in Kapitan Tomas Monteverde Senior Central Elementary School in Davao City where 4,349 students are enrolled. The Department of Education said 25 million students from both public and private schools are back to school on Monday, June 13. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

Public schools to tighten security measures on opening of classes

Big public schools in the city have set stricter security measures to ensure the safety of the students as classes open on June 5.

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Read more about the article City government releases 30 guidelines for business sectors amid Martial Law

City government releases 30 guidelines for business sectors amid Martial Law

The Davao City Investment and Promotion Center (DCIPC) Chief, Lemuel Ortonio, said in a press conference on Thursday, June 1, that there are 30 guidelines for business to remember during Martial Law. These were collectively developed by the city government and the business sectors during a consultation with business sectors through the Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industries, Inc. and the City Government of Davao, and subsequently released through the City Information Office (CIO) on Friday, June 2.

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Read more about the article Martial Law in Mindanao takes a heavy toll on small businesses
Grilled corn is a delight to both passers-by and this vendor who sells a piece at 15 pesos. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

Martial Law in Mindanao takes a heavy toll on small businesses

The imposition of Martial Law in Mindanao is taking a heavy toll on small businesses operators in this city.

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Read more about the article Tourism sector remains optimistic despite losing millions on revenue
OPTIMISTIC. City Tourism Operations Officer Generose Tecson says the tourism industry remains positive despite the 20 million total revenue loss within the period from May 24-27, days after the declaration of Martial Law in Mindanao during the iSpeak Forum on Thursday at the City Hall. (Robby Joy Salveron/davaotoday.com)

Tourism sector remains optimistic despite losing millions on revenue

Despite the estimated P20 million revenue loss in tourism, the City Tourism Office is still positive that the industry’s income will eecover amid the implementation of Martial Law in Mindanao, an official said, June 1.

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Read more about the article 16 Davao schools, 268 private colleges, universities nationwide to increase tuition this year

16 Davao schools, 268 private colleges, universities nationwide to increase tuition this year

The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) approved the application of 32 colleges and universities in Davao Region, half of these found in this city, to increase tuition and school fees for this school year.

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